DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY ADVANCED ELECTRICAL MACHINERY TUTORIAL ON THEORETICAL PROBLEMS INDUCTION MACHINES

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Explain the principle which illustrates the creation of rotating magnetic field with the three phase AC supply. Explain the construction of induction machines. Describe the principle of working of induction of induction motor. Explain how the induction machine can be compared with a transformer. In what ways is an induction different from a transformer? Draw and describe the phasor diagram of an induction motor. Derive the equivalent circuit of induction motor relating it with its working principle. Explain the tests carried out to determine the equivalent circuit of an induction motor. Derive the thevenin equivalent and thus the simplified equivalent circuit of an induction motor. Derive an equation for the rotor current in an induction motor. Derive an equation for the torque developed in an induction motor. Write MATLAB programs to plot the variation of torque with speed as parameters (r2,f,V) vary. Derive the condition at which the torque becomes maximum in the induction motor. Also derive an equation for the maximum torque developed. Prove the relation where the symbols have their usual meanings. Derive an equation for the power developed in an induction motor. Find the condition for maximum power in an induction motor and also establish an equation for it. Write MATLAB programs to plot the variation of power in an induction motor. Compare the variation of torque and power with slip and enlist important points. Enlist and explain the methods for starting induction motors. Mention and explain the various types of speed control of induction motors. Write significant equations and sketch graphs wherever possible. State the various types of electrical braking in induction motor and mention what actually is done physically on the machine that it stops. What is plugging? Why is it also called counter current braking? Explain with significant equations and sketch graphs wherever possible. Explain the experimental setup for plugging. What is dynamic braking? Explain with significant equations and sketch graphs wherever possible. Explain the experimental setup for it. What is regenerative braking? Explain with significant equations and sketch graphs wherever possible. Explain the experimental setup for it. Explain the power flow in induction motor. Discuss on the various types of losses in the induction motor.

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